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Other Services in North Dakota: 2026 Market Risk Report

Entry risk 35.0 (Moderate), ranked #6 of 51 states. 2,292 establishments, 11,493 jobs.

Entry Risk Assessment

Entry Risk Score 35.0
Low 0-30
Moderate 30-42
Elevated 42-55
High 55+
Moderate

ⓘ Lower is better. Relative to national other services average.

🛡️Stable Market💎Hidden Gem

North Dakota exhibits structural stability in other services, with volatility at 28.4 and firm retention ranking in the top 10. These metrics suggest lower cyclical risk compared to the national baseline.

5-Year Firm Retention
84.3%
Percentile within industry
Rank #9 of 51 states
Growth Momentum
38.6
Scale of 0-100
Rank #21 of 51 states
Establishment Density
8.7
vs. national average
Rank #34 of 51 states
Market Volatility
28.4
Lower is more stable
Wage Pressure Index
80.2
Labor cost pressure

2,292 Establishments in North Dakota

2,292
Establishments
+1.1% YoY
11,493
Total Employment
+0.2% YoY
$51,308
Average Annual Wage
+4.4% YoY

North Dakota vs National Other Services Average

How North Dakota's other services market compares to the national average across all 51 states.

Metric ND National Difference
Entry Risk Score 35.0 44.9 -9.9
5-Year Retention 84.3% 51.0% +33.3
Growth Momentum 38.6 40.9 -2.3
Market Volatility 28.4 32.6 -4.2
Establishment Density 8.7 8.7 -0.0
Wage Pressure 80.2 78.2 +2.0

Green = favorable vs national average. Red = less favorable. Metrics are relative within other services only.

North Dakota Ranks #6 of 51 for Other Services

North Dakota ranks #6 out of 51 states for other services market entry conditions.

Other Services Entry Risk by State

Rank State Risk Score Classification
#1 South Dakota 28.9 low
#2 Nebraska 30.5 moderate
#3 Iowa 32.5 moderate
#4 West Virginia 32.7 moderate
#5 Indiana 33.9 moderate
#6 North Dakota You 35.0 moderate
Entry Risk by State Alaska — 46.6 · #31 Alabama — 38.1 · #11 Arkansas — 38.8 · #15 Arizona — 46.0 · #30 California — 57.1 · #45 Colorado — 50.3 · #38 Connecticut — 59.1 · #49 District of Columbia — 64.0 · #51 Delaware — 45.5 · #28 Florida — 48.1 · #35 Georgia — 47.2 · #32 Hawaii — 61.9 · #50 Iowa — 32.5 · #3 Idaho — 40.8 · #20 Illinois — 50.5 · #39 Indiana — 33.9 · #5 Kansas — 38.2 · #13 Kentucky — 42.0 · #22 Louisiana — 41.9 · #21 Massachusetts — 58.0 · #48 Maryland — 47.8 · #34 Maine — 36.7 · #9 Michigan — 43.6 · #24 Minnesota — 38.1 · #12 Missouri — 47.4 · #33 Mississippi — 35.9 · #8 Montana — 38.6 · #14 North Carolina — 44.0 · #26 North Dakota — 35.0 · #6 Nebraska — 30.5 · #2 New Hampshire — 45.7 · #29 New Jersey — 53.8 · #43 New Mexico — 50.1 · #37 Nevada — 45.2 · #27 New York — 57.7 · #47 Ohio — 35.8 · #7 Oklahoma — 40.6 · #19 Oregon — 57.1 · #46 Pennsylvania — 39.5 · #17 Rhode Island — 42.5 · #23 South Carolina — 37.9 · #10 South Dakota — 28.9 · #1 Tennessee — 40.5 · #18 Texas — 50.1 · #36 Utah — 52.1 · #42 Virginia — 50.7 · #40 Vermont — 51.6 · #41 Washington — 56.1 · #44 Wisconsin — 39.3 · #16 West Virginia — 32.7 · #4 Wyoming — 43.7 · #25
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About Entry Risk Score: A weighted composite of firm retention, growth momentum, market volatility, establishment density, and wage pressure. Lower scores indicate more favorable conditions. Read full methodology →

Data Sources

Data period: 2024. Last updated: February 2026. Next refresh expected: Q2 2026 (BLS QCEW update).

Compare to Another State

How does North Dakota stack up against other states for other services?

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Other Services in Neighboring States

How North Dakota's other services market compares to bordering states.

South Dakota 28.9 #1/51 Minnesota 38.1 #12/51 Montana 38.6 #14/51

Other Industries in North Dakota

Construction → Healthcare and Social Assistance → Retail Trade → Accommodation and Food Services → Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services → Finance and Insurance → Real Estate and Rental and Leasing → Administrative and Support Services → Information →